EOS M6 Mark IIvs X-Half
Fujifilm
X-Half (2025)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Creative, lifestyle and travel photography with a film-like experience
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait & Street — EOS M6 Mark II (2019): The M6 Mark II is the peak of the EF-M system — 32.5MP, 14fps, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II in a compact rangefinder-style body. No built-in EVF is the main compromise, but the optional EVF-DC2 resolves this. An outstanding used-market buy for photographers who want high resolution and fast AF in a genuinely compact body.
Creative, Lifestyle And Travel Photography With A Film-Like Experience — X-Half (2025): The X-Half isn't trying to compete on specs — it's a creative, lifestyle-first camera that recreates the fun and constraints of half-frame film photography in a digital body. For photographers who want a fun second camera for personal projects, travel diaries, or simply shooting without overthinking, it's a genuinely enjoyable and unique product.
Who should buy what
EOS M6 Mark II (2019)
- Enthusiast photographers who want the best the EF-M system offers
- Portrait and landscape photographers wanting high resolution in a compact body
- Street photographers who want a fast, discreet, high-resolution camera
- Used-market buyers seeking top EF-M performance
X-Half (2025)
- Creative photographers who want a fun, film-inspired digital camera for personal projects
- Travel photographers who want a pocketable, simple camera for everyday memories
- Fujifilm fans who enjoy film simulations and want a unique format to shoot in
- Beginners who want an enjoyable, low-pressure camera that encourages considered shooting
Quick take: The eos m6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 32mp; the x-half is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M6 Mark II (2019) | X-Half (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £600 | £549 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 17.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | 1080p, vertical video mode |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | Contrast-detection AF with face detection |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~880 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 408g (body only) | 240g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 119.6 × 70.0 × 49.2mm | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | microSD |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M6 Mark II | X-Half |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Casual | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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